can you use it as a drag and drop folder, or do you have to use the software everytime you back something up, even a small few files?
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I drag and drop my doc, picture and video files. Every fortnight I empty my camera's SD card; create a new folder (date as the folder name) on WD My Passport and transfer the stuff from the camera/mobile to that folder via the USB cable. I do not back up.
38198
I have set up a few of these drives for users. In some cases I installed the WD softwares, but in others I did not, depending on the user and his needs. For my personal drive I just plug it in to a USB port and use it as I would any other physical, virtual or cloud storage device. I never installed the software.
38199
It acts like just another drive. I have never used any of the software that came installed on any removable USB storage device I've purchased. None of that software works on Linux any way. It just lies there and wastes space.
38200
I don't know about drag and drop but you can choose what files you choose to backup. The software that comes with the passport is quite simple to use and it is very user friendly. I hope this answers your question.
221787
I've used "windows explorer" or "my computer" just like the regular C-drive. This way, you can just transfer the files just like it were on your computer... drag-n-drop or cut/copy+paste. I've never used the backup software because I don't have much sensitive data on it. Hope this helps.
1045629
He means MISC, for Miscellaneous.Just create a new sub-directory, then drag n drop your files in there.The root directories apparently fault when they get too big, so you have to reorganize every so often to keep the roots clean.
532102
I use mine as a manual back up. You connect to your computer and it registers as another drive automatically.
1827591
Yes, I have it in use actualmete with backups of my files .. It works excellently
1660474
I'm not sure I only have mine set up just for backing up my files sorry I couldn't answer your questions
111624
yes, you can use it for backing up your files. check on the c-disk how much storage you are using so you know how much storage you need for all your backups. I have all my software on separate discs, so all I need backed up is my 'paperwork'. Sometimes you can just add another plug-in to download your remaining files and sometimes not. Depends on your computer... If you have movies/music/pics on your hard disc, I would copy them separately; then you should have enough space on your drive. Generally, (without movies/music/pics) a 16 GB should be big enough. Check your usage. I would download all the music, movies, pics etc. onto that Cruzer and than if needed the rest on a smaller disc/usb drive. yes, you can use it for backing up your files. check on the c-disk how much storage you are using so you know how much storage you need for all your backups. I have all my software on separate discs, so all I need backed up is my 'paperwork'. Sometimes you can just add another plug-in to download your remaining files and sometimes not. Depends on your computer... If you have movies/music/pics on your hard disc, I would copy them separately; then you should have enough space on your drive. Generally, (without movies/music/pics) a 16 GB should be big enough. Check your usage. I would download... » Read More yes, you can use it for backing up your files. check on the c-disk how much storage you are using so you know how much storage you need for all your backups. I have all my software on separate discs, so all I need backed up is my 'paperwork'. Sometimes you can just add another plug-in to download your remaining files and sometimes not. Depends on your computer... If you have movies/music/pics on your hard disc, I would copy them separately; then you should have enough space on your drive. Generally, (without movies/music/pics) a 16 GB should be big enough. Check your usage. I would download all the music, movies, pics etc. onto that Cruzer and than if needed the rest on a smaller disc/usb drive. « Show Less
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It works like a basic USB thumb drive, just drag and drop files. You could easily just 'add folder' and name it "So-and-so's playlist" and add all of the songs you want on there. No software needed
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Yes, you can drag and drop while in Hard Drive mode (not Sync mode which is for use with WMP), as well as any other file. I use this mode all the time, I have no need to "sync" anything, just add it to my 705 or remove items.I haven't used my device for just music (no video) so I can't say what the life is like, though it does last a good amount of time for video (standard at least for any portable video device if not better), so I wouldn't really be that concerned by it. You can buy a spare battery here at Amazon (it's Gen 4 for the 704 device but is the same battery), and it's about $28-29 which isn't too bad compared to prices for other "spare/replaceable" batteries for portable devices. Yes, you can drag and drop while in Hard Drive mode (not Sync mode which is for use with WMP), as well as any other file. I use this mode all the time, I have no need to "sync" anything, just add it to my 705 or remove items.I haven't used my device for just music (no video) so I can't say what the life is like, though it does last a good amount of time for video (standard at least for any portable video device if not better), so I wouldn't really be that concerned by it. You can buy a spare battery here at Amazon (it's Gen 4 for the 704 device but is the... » Read More Yes, you can drag and drop while in Hard Drive mode (not Sync mode which is for use with WMP), as well as any other file. I use this mode all the time, I have no need to "sync" anything, just add it to my 705 or remove items.I haven't used my device for just music (no video) so I can't say what the life is like, though it does last a good amount of time for video (standard at least for any portable video device if not better), so I wouldn't really be that concerned by it. You can buy a spare battery here at Amazon (it's Gen 4 for the 704 device but is the same battery), and it's about $28-29 which isn't too bad compared to prices for other "spare/replaceable" batteries for portable devices. « Show Less
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Didn't with my laptop, used that one to transfer files to a new desktop and all I got were the files I had on the laptop. It will not back empty folders so I zip those up. those I use to file my psp tubes and fonts in.
1325494
Yes I have it on 8 (Not tested on 8.1) Drag/drop from desktop to folders doesn't work, but copy and paste to folder does. Windows 8 protection thing.
2276888
Yes, no problem. When the screen "asks" you for the location to be backed up enter that external drive letter.
333673
You can use hanging files or you can just place items in and not put the rails in to hold the files, I hope that helps
1972717
Yes, great for that purpose. Just remember to back up your files regularly :)
1426293
Yes you can, it comes worth it's own software where you store documents and bills in separate folders. I love it
268704
Yes, you can back up the applications, but why would you want to do that if you have the original software. Even if you do back up an application like MS Office you will probably have to reinstall it. I don't think it will run from the Seagate drive. At least, that's my understanding.
916458
You cannot just drag and drop, it will rename your files and not recognize the album or artist name on many tracks, these tracks will go into the folder unknown and will not play.